gone on to play in the Olympics. At the helm of the women's team, IPFW captured four Great Lakes Valley Conference (GLVC) championships and earned bids in the NCAA Division II Tournament in 1987 and 1988. He wrapped his eight-year women's team tenure with an overall record of 231–102 (.693). Despite the national and international travels that Ball has enjoyed in the sport, his local focus has always remained a stronghold in the Fort Wayne community. In 2005, Ball was presented with the prestigious Hilliard Gates Achievement Award for his lifetime accomplishments and contributions to the sporting community of Fort Wayne. Ball's service to IPFW extends beyond the volleyball court sidelines. Ball served as the school's Athletic Director from 1988 to 1995. National and international activities During his coaching career, Ball has enjoyed several appointments to US Volleyball coaching staffs: In 1983, Ball served as head coach of the North squad at the National Sports Festival in Colorado Springs, Colo. In 1985, Ball served as an assistant coach for the World University Games US men's team in Kobe, Japan In 1987, 1993 and 1994, Ball took the helm of squads in the Olympic Festival. His 1994 team captured a gold in St. Louis. In 1988, Ball was the director of the USVBA Junior Elite Camp in Boulder, Colo. In 1993, USA Volleyball appointed Ball as the head coach of the U.S. Team in the World University games. Ball rallied the young team to a 3rd place (bronze) finish after a number of impressive wins, including a five-set victory over France. In 2000, Ball had the prestigious honor of serving as a scout for the U.S. National Team, selecting the team for the Olympic Games held in Sydney, Australia. Notable achievements NCAA National Championship Match (2007) NCAA Final Four – 3rd place (2006, 1996, 1991) NCAA Final Four – 4th place (1994, 1992) Awards and honors Inducted into AVCA Hall of Fame (2012) Dick Lugar Health and Fitness Award (2008) AVCA Division I-II National Coach of the Year (2007) Asics/Volleyball Magazine Coach of the Year (2007) Red coat recipient, Mad Anthonys (2007) Inducted into Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics Hall of Fame (2006, the inaugural class of the institution then known as the IPFW Athletics Hall of Fame) Hillard Gates Achievement Award (2005) Coaching record – Conference member Lewis had all wins vacated for seasons 2001, 2002, and 2003. The records included